Seton Spine & Scoliosis Center

In late January I finally had an appointment with them, 3 months after my review was written (after another 3 – 4 months of waiting on an appointment before the review). While I am still not happy that they took for-​ever in getting in for an appointment, they did take time to do xrays and they set down with me and explained exactly what was going on with the pain in my back. Finally, I had some answers. Prior throughout the years, doctors had xrays taken but never explained the results. I do give Seton credit for finally explaining what was behind all the pain for a change of pace. It doesn’t change the fact that it took over 6 months for me to get the appointment.
Prognosis… they aren’t going to be able to help me. Sad. At least, I have an identifier to explain when I am looking for someone that can. :)

Was referred here by my doctor, but never got to make an appointment because they would never answer the phone. I told my doctor about this and she said they are terrible at answering calls and accommodating patients. You can’t go here even if you wanted to. I’ll take my business to a place that knows how to answer a phone.

Dr. Matthew Geck my WORST EXPERIENCE with a doctor in my 65 years. EIther he is on drugs or needs to see a psychiatrist for misogyny or other issue. Couldn’t understand what he was saying, implying. Seemed to be accusing me of something, couldn’t quite tell what. wow. So I simply asked «what did they do for this BEFORE they had this type surgery?» and he replied «That’s what nursing homes are for.» If I can save ANYONE from subjecting themselves to this little turd, my time is well spent. He might have all the skills in the world, but no one should commit their care to a person like this imho. And I am a retired RN. I don’t expect warm n fuzzy. Just human.
BTW, I wrote a long heartfelt letter to the Seton SPine and Scoliosis, thinking maybe they would offer an alternative doctor or explanation. NO RESPONSE EVER. wow again. Thanks so much Seton Spine… very freakin’ kind.
GO ELSEWHERE.

I have been diagnosed with multiple slipped & bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, nerve damage, arthritis and sciatica. Called Seton Spine looking for an answer that did not include drugs. I want fixed, not to become a drug addict. I had just had MRI’s done at a different hospital 2 months previously to seeing Dr Pena, so I had the MRI cd and the doctors written report stating if I do not get surgery soon, I run the risk of paralysis in both legs due to severe nerve damage and my back is declining fast. Upon calling to make an appointment with Dr Pena, the very rude receptionist said they would need to see my MRI’s and the report before I would even be considered for an appointment. So I spend $ 10 to certify mail this information to them. Again, a very rude receptionist called me back stating the MRI’s were too blurry for the Dr to view, so they declined making an appointment for me. I begged her to let me see the Dr and at least get my cd returned to me. She agreed to do so. I go to my appt with Dr Pena, he puts the MrI’s up on the screen and we view them together. I asked, are these clear enough for you to read, and he looks at me like I’m crazy and said yes of course. I then told him that his receptionist said they were too blurry. He actually said «well, I have no control of what my office staff tells patients». HA! So I asked «if you don’t have control, then who does?» He failed to answer me. Then he continued to tell me that everything I have going on with my back and pain is «normal» and «the pain i feel is not severe enough for surgery.» (He is just 1 of 11 doctors I’ve seen, of which all others say surgery is my only option). I flip out, raise my voice, start crying, and he asks me to remove myself from his office because I had become hostile. I asked him if he had even read the 3 MRI reports and 2 X-​Ray reports I brought in. Again, FAILED to answer me. I’m poor, but even if this Doctor offered me free surgery or care, i would decline quickly!

To paraphrase Seinfeld, they’re very good at making appointments; they just don’t know how to keep them. Hard to tell if the doctors are any good because even though I saw one after two months wait, then a reschedule and two more weeks, the follow up visit was also cancelled by them and attempts to reschedule got so ridiculous, I just gave up. I can say their physical therapy department was the worst I’ve ever dealt with. Unfocused and disinterested therapists, followed by deep tissue massage that left me worse off than when I started. I was able to get in to see a doctor at a nearby orthopedic group within a week.

I am a patient who had cervical fusion by Dr. Eeric Truumees a few years ago. I have had increasing pain in the neck area with no range of motion the last few months. I was told that doctor Truumees would see me after MRI was done. I went to primary md to get an order for MRI. I made an appt to see Dr Truumees and after being called to arrive early for paperwork, which I did, I was told by Dr Truumees nurse in front of everyone in waiting room my MRI was negative and doctor didn’t feel it was necessary to see me. I was told that I could go see the rehab if I needed. It was unprofessional and disrespectful of my time, my feelings and concerns to not even want to see me. I think he is rude, no matter how many badges of honor he has.
Dr. Moroz was terrific in everyway, very patient centered, mission driven in his care, as well he was very intelligent.

If I could give Seton Spine 100 stars, I would! They are an amazing staff of caring and capable people!
I went to see Dr. Jonathan Stokes after being in a great deal of pain for many months. I tried everything but couldn’t make my sciatic pain stop!
Dr. Stokes came into the room with such personality. He knew exactly what I was going through and made room in his schedule for my surgery that week.
On the day of the surgery, his staff members came to the hospital to make sure I was checked in properly and understood step-​by-​step the procedure. Dr. Stokes arrived right on time and the surgery lasted an hour. They had me home in four hours on my way to recovery!
Dr. Stokes had a great bedside manner! He is funny, professional and the cowboy boots in his surgery uniform showed that he’s a perfect Texan neurosurgeon! I would highly recommend him!

Have no idea if this place is any good because I couldn’t get in there. After finally talking to someone (takes 2 or 3 days for them to even call you back) and making an appt for 4 months out, I got a call a few weeks before the appt saying they needed to reschedule because the doctor would be out. WTF. Don’t waste your time.

I went to Dr. Matthew Geck with the Seton Spine & Scoliosis Center, and can’t compliment him enough! He saved my back, and my quality of life. I have two 12″ rods and about 15−4″ screws in my back, and I feel great, can run again, am an inch taller, and have a straight spine for the first time since I was 11.
By the time I saw Dr. Geck, I was unable to run because of the damage scoliosis had inflicted on my spine, and had been through weeks of decompression therapy and then more weeks of physical therapy on the advice of another doctor. The other doctor finally did an MRI, and discovered that the disc was gone and that all the therapy in the world wasn’t going to help. He outlined a lengthy plan for surgery, including pelvic screws.
I went to Dr. Geck for a second opinion, and he told me about the minimally invasive surgery that they do at SSSC, and agreed that straightening out my entire curve was the best course of action rather than simply fusing the affected vertebrae. Through it all, before and after surgery, Dr. Geck explained everything, answered every question, and was very easy to talk to. They scheduled me fairly quickly, and after an 8-​hour surgery, I was better than new. The only problem was that Dr. Geck said he didn’t think I would be ever comfortable running. Recovery was difficult at first, since it is a very extensive operation, but after two weeks in the hospital, two weeks in a rehab facility, a few months of recovery at home, I was out on my daily walk and decided to try running. It felt weird, but not bad. This was within six months of surgery. Now– almost four years later and at 61 years of age — I have had no complications, no side effects, and am running 2−½ ro 3 miles a day. I am infinitely grateful, because if it weren’t for Dr. Geck and Seton, I’d be spending my remaining years in pain and barely able to walk.
I highly recommend Dr. Geck and his team at Seton, and the minimally invasive approach he uses.

First off if I could give them no stars I would.
I make my daughter an apt with Dr. Geck for a consult and waited over a month to meet this doctor. When we get back in the room his PA walks in to take all our info and x rays. I had told her the last physician just wanted to refer us to pain management and that that was not an option we want to know what’s going on and fix the problem not cover it up with pain meds. She assured me that I did the right thing and yes that pain management was not the thing to do. Then she says I think the best thing to do is get MRIs done and we will call you with the results, but that we will get to the bottom of your daughters back problem. So after I took it upon myself to get a copy of the reports I call their office wanting to know what the dr thought. His nurse said he says everything looks good for her to go to pain management. Really! Cause the report I’m reading says degenerative disc disease and some compression on her disc. I’m no doctor but I am for sure this is not normal in a 13 yr old. Oh and pain management really!
Thanks to the doctor who we never got to meet and again for just passing us on to someone else.

It is amazing that doctors like this get away with such pathetic customer service and treatment procedures.
Set appointment and saw doctor for less than 3 minutes. He orders MRI which I get done within 2 days. Their office then calls and asks me to set up an appointment. I do as they requested and they tell me that there is no availability for 3 ½ weeks.
The receptionists attitude and flippant response was that we just are too busy and have too many patients. Why did you accept me as a patient the first time?
I’m currently trying to find another doctor that has a practice that is more concerned about its patients than this staff.

I did some damage to my neck playing Rugby and setup a an appointment to get it checked out. On arrival I walked up to the receptionist, checked in, grabbed a seat and pulled out my phone to play some WWF. I hadn’t even a chance to get started and they called me up. Yes, it was that quick. I was escorted to a room and had the usual discussion with the nurse. As she left I once again whipped out the toy and was once again surprised by Dr. Moroz walking in before I got a chance to even open an app. The 2 times I’ve been there that’s how long the wait was. Surprising.
Anyway, since I’d already had a Chrio X-​ray it and give me some info I expected an MRI to be scheduled. Dr. Moroz gave me a look over, had me try out a few things to isolate the issue and confirmed the MRI. He’s a funny guy. After getting the MRI I returned to see Dr. Moroz who reviewed it with me. Pretty neat tech if you haven’t seen it.
Based on the MRI he setup some steroid shots to alleviate the pain which was pretty bad. During the whole procedure he kept explaining each step and doing everything ensure I was informed. I think he probably deals with a lot scared people and is used to keeping them calm. It’s worked out well for me. I went from not getting any sleep and to quick results. I recommend him.

I was extremely disappointed with the Seton Spine & Scoliosis Center. It was a pure waste of time, money and energy. I suffered from back injury. It was difficult to set up an appointment, but it was ten times more difficult to reach them after I visited them. The staff was rude. I had to wait one and half hours to see the doctor. He looked at me for less than five minutes and asked me to do an MRI. Cost: $ 190. MRI: $ 400. They made me wait again one hour when I came for the second visit. The doctor spent five minutes with me. He did not give me any treatment. I was in pain for three more months after I visited them. Cost: $ 280. Seton did not do anything to help me. Total cost: $ 870. for nothing. Thank you!